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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.66, 1,335.96 and 274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.66, 1,335.96 and 274.37 is: 411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.66 : 1,335.96 = 274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.66/1,335.96 = 274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.66x = 1,335.96 × 274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.66x = 366,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,540.67/890.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.54

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